Shi'Vatha sneaks to the nearest companion, tells them about the orcs, and then sneaks away into the treeline to sneak up on the orcs. He will move at 1/4 movement for bonus's to stealth, taking his time. He's not tired and he has no reason to hurry. He can even do 5ft moves for extra bonuses.
After hearing about the orcs, Glornug sneaks off into the treeline as well, to see what he can see.
Given that Shi'Vatha knows most of his companion's are ranged, and they should all be aware of the orcs by now (given they were told a minute or two ago), Shi'Vatha sneaks up close to the orcs as he can. If possible, within 5 ft.
As soon as it's obvious one of them sees him, he will break cover and bite one that didn't see him, if possible.
Glornug tries to find a place where he can see the orcs clearly, and is within 100 feet, but not too close, then nocks an arrow and covers Shi'Vatha.
Given that Shi'Vatha knows most of his companion's are ranged, and they should all be aware of the orcs by now (given they were told a minute or two ago), Shi'Vatha sneaks up close to the orcs as he can. If possible, within 5 ft.
As soon as it's obvious one of them sees him, he will break cover and bite one that didn't see him, if possible.
You can get within 30' before they spot you, Shi'Vatha. With that in mind, let me know what you want to do.
@Glornug: You may fire when ready, Smedley.
@All: roll initiative. All of you (except Shi'Vatha) have surprise this round.
Shi'Vatha will get within the 30 ft, then rip into one with his bite, making as much noise as possible to get them to pay attention to him and not anyone else.
Lining up a shot on the closest orc, Glornug takes aim, whispers a short prayer of thanks, and looses.
- Orc 1 - dead
- Orc 2 - Init: 4, 5' from Shi'Vatha, 105' from Glornug, ~300' from rest of party
- Orc 3 - Init: 4, 10' from Shi'Vatha, 110" from Glornug, ~300' from rest of party
- Shi'Vatha - Init: 24, 5' from nearest orc
- Glornug - Init: 23, 105' away from closest orc
- Corian - Init: 16, ~300' from nearest orc
- Echane - Init: 15, ~300' from nearest orc
- Felicity V - Init: 14, ~300' from nearest orc
- Selene - Init: 4, ~300' from nearest orc
Light forest (no penalties to hit)
Both of the remaining orcs attempt to run away, leaving their gear behind. They move 30' away from Shi'Vatha. Shi'Vatha can take an AoO on the closest one.
Shi'Vatha lets them run, perhaps they will learn a lesson. Or more likely, they will explain to the orc tribe that hunting here is dangerous, and they'll move on to less civilized lands.
Shi'Vatha sits down and waits for the rest of the party, tongue lolling out in amusement as the big scary orcs run away from him.
Felicity watches Shi'Vatha and Glornug chase the orcs away in the distance.
Our scouts are very efficient. We should experience little difficulty in reaching our destination.
"Indeed. Although they could have left us one to play with," Selene says with a pout.
"I do not believe the orcs would wish to 'play' overly much. At least not in the convention sense, correct?"
Glornug moves forward to attempt to retrieve his arrow from the orc, search the body, and scan the area where it fell.
"Bah. They always fall on the arrows..."
BTW, you have all gained enough experience to go to Level 2!! Go ahead and get your character leveled up. Normally, I would say that you only gain hit points until you rest, but I am not anticipating combat before that time. Please let me know in the discussion thread when your leveled.
Glornug grabs the piece of paper and does a quick scan of the rest of the equipment.
Seeing Glornug going through the orc's belongings, and not doing a very good job of it, Shi'Vatha paws through their things as well, looking for anything interesting.
As Shi'Vatha looks through the equipment, he suddenly shudders, and begins to glow. Energy ripples through his form, from nose to tail, and his body changes. Muscles bulge, his movements become even quicker, and then large retractable claws grow out of his hands, one per finger.
When the eidelon's metamorphosis is complete, he pants, and examines the new onyx claws. "Hmmm, that's never happened before..." The claws snick in and out.
Glornug grabs the piece of paper and does a quick scan of the rest of the equipment.
[dice=Perception]1d20 + 7
The paper has writing on it, but it's not in a form that you understand.
Glornug shows the paper to Shi'Vatha.
"Does this hold meaning for you?"
@Shi'Vatha: The note appears to have writing on it, if you had to guess, it was likely written in Orc.
Corian speaks common, draconic, and elven here.
Selene?
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Corian takes a look at the paper as it is passed around. He looks at it with a weird expression, turns the paper upside down, then looks frustrated. "What is this? It looks like a 2 year old was trying to imitate his dad writing, and all the baby had to write with was his own poop."
"I suggest you hold onto it until someone can cast a spell to decipher it, or until we meet someone who can read it." Shi'vatha unloads all the stuff he found. Three heavy crossbows, three halberds, and 7 silver pieces. He doesn't keep the rations, not sure what they were made from. "Can anyone use this?"
I can use the crossbow, though it is not my preferred weapon.
"I am too small for any of it, and wouldn't have need anyway. But thank you."
Corian folds the paper up and puts it into his sack. "Should we go ahead and bury the body here, or start heading up towards Fairhill? If there are orcs along the side of the road here, then the town might be in danger or even under attack."
"I believe we should get moving."
"Excuse me, Corian? May I see the scroll? I have something that might allow me to read it."
"Sure, although I'm not sure how much sense you can make of this...scribble." He hands the paper over to Echane.
Shi'Vatha shakes his head. "Hang it from a tree limb, in view. It will warn travelers that Orcs are about, and also warn Orcs that Orcs die about." He will rip up their other belongings to tie it to a limb, if necessary.
When done, he nods. "We can continue on to town, I am not tired. If everyone else can do so."
"Sure, although I'm not sure how much sense you can make of this...scribble." He hands the paper over to Echane.
"Well, if I'm correct and this is written in the Orc tongue, I know a spell that will let me read it as if it were in Common."
Taking a moment to look at the writing, Echane nods to herself and casts her spell.
"Sure, although I'm not sure how much sense you can make of this...scribble." He hands the paper over to Echane.
"Well, if I'm correct and this is written in the Orc tongue, I know a spell that will let me read it as if it were in Common."
Taking a moment to look at the writing, Echane nods to herself and casts her spell.